Israeli Ambassador On Iran Uprising, Gaza’s Future And India-Israel Strategic Partnership

In an exclusive and wide-ranging conversation with NDTV’s Senior Executive Editor Aditya Raj Kaul, Israel’s Ambassador to India Reuven Azar speaks candidly on the massive protests in Iran, the future of Gaza, the threat posed by Hamas and its international links, and the deepening India-Israel strategic partnership. The Ambassador says the Iranian people are “yearning for freedom” and expresses hope for change, while warning about the brutal nature of the regime. He also makes it clear that Israel will not accept the Pakistan Army as part of any Gaza stabilization force and insists that Hamas must be dismantled before any long-term solution is possible. He also reacts to reports of Hamas leaders operating in Pakistan, discusses growing terror cooperation between extremist groups, and confirms that a Modi–Netanyahu meeting could happen soon either in India or Israel.